What can the public do to reduce their risk of pandemic influenza?
Stay informed. Visit these websites to get the most updated information about bird flu and pandemic flu. • PandemicFlu.Gov • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Stop Germs from Spreading • Wash your hands frequently • Wash thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds. • Be sure to wash your hands before eating, or touching your eyes, nose or mouth. • If caring for sick persons, wash your hands after providing assistance. • Always wash your hands after sneezing, blowing your nose, or coughing, or after touching used tissues or handkerchiefs. • If hand washing is not possible, use an alcohol-based hand cleaner. • Avoid touching your mouth, nose or eyes. • When coughing and sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with tissue, or cough and sneeze into your upper sleeve, not into the air. Put used tissues directly into the trash. • Don’t share items such as cigarettes, towels, lipstick, toys or anything else that might be contaminated with germs. • Don’t share food, utensils or bev
